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AO55 JYL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,463 mi
Last recorded163,463 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 163,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 157,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion front to rear (covered with a plastic cover) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 154,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2014 158,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 126,570 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES.

NSF TYRE SIDEWALL AND TREAD BADLY PERISHED/CRACKING.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 126,565 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES.

NSF TYRE SIDEWALL AND TREAD BADLY PERISHED/CRACKING.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 93,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 64,854 miles

Oil in coolant

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,155 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AO55 JYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 JYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO55 JYL registered?

AO55 JYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is AO55 JYL safe to buy?

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